Experienced Dairy Trader (Houston)

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a a leading Investment Bank looking to hire a dairy trader to join their team.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

Develop and expand physical dairy trading capabilities, including onboarding warehouses and establishing counterparty relationships across milk, cream, butter/AMF, cheese and powders. Source and execute physical transactions, negotiate long-term supply and off-take agreements, and manage the full trade lifecycle from origination to settlement. Manage the physical trading book, oversee risk exposure using exchange and OTC instruments, and ensure adherence to internal risk limits and controls. Role reports to Managing Director

Key Qualifications / Experience

Minimum 2+ years of experience in securities or commodities trading, with preference for physical dairy trading, origination, or marketing exposure. In-depth knowledge of dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, powders, whey), including quality specifications, storage, logistics, and market dynamics. Established industry relationships across producers, processors, distributors, merchants and warehouses, with strong analytical and decision-making skills. Role is to be located in Houston, Texas